(medicine) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue. / Of or pertaining to the adenoids. / Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.

(medicine) Inflammation of the adenoid in the human throat.

plural of adenoid

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the adenoids. / (of a voice) Sounding as if the speaker has swollen adenoids.

adenoiditis

In an adenoidal way.

(pathology) A cystic tumor that is hereditary and occurs on the chest and face among other regions.

plural of adenoidectomy

(surgery) Surgical removal of the adenoids, or of adenoid growths in the nasopharynx; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.